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Doreen Jacobs writes about the celebrations that took place at Hilton Hotel in Newport in December 2015 for Harry Poloway's 100th birthday. Jacobs describes how members of the Association of Jewish Ex-Service Men and Women participated, as well as the Lord Mayor of Newport. Former Lieutenant of Glamorgan Norman Lloyd Edwards and famous entertainer Wyn Calvin spoke of Harry's amazing career and Jacobs writes that the Branch Chairman of AJEX and herself spoke of Harry's military work, and how Harry served on the Branch Committee as Vice President.
Harry Poloway, master of ceremonies and toastmaster, was born in Newport in 1915. He was a trained electrical engineer and spent time in the Second World War volunteering for the RAF. He is best known as Newport’s legendary Jewish toastmaster, who hosted ceremonies for Nelson Mandela, the Aga Khan, and the Dalai Lama. He was also the official toastmaster for the British Royal Family.
Harry was known for his passionate work in fundraising for charities (he was a prominent member of the Newport's Rotarians club) and his immense support for the local Jewish communities. For his amazing work he received several honours such as an MBE in 2005. Harry died in 2016.
Sources:
Doreen Jacobs, 'Obituary for Bimah Magazine'; http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/14523483.Newport_s_legendary_toastmaster_Harry_Poloway_dies_aged_100/ [Accessed 5th July 2018].
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